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Thursday, August 6, 2026, marked a pivotal institutional moment for Bénin. Following the election of the inaugural executive bureau for the nation’s newly established upper parliamentary chamber, former President of the Republic, Patrice Talon, was chosen to preside over the Senate. Surrounded by a distinguished bureau comprising seasoned figures from national politics, the former head […]
The contentious matter involving the Senegalese Rural Electrification Agency (ASER) and the Spanish firm AEE Power has re-emerged as a central topic in Dakar’s political discourse. Thierno Alassane Sall, who leads La République des valeurs and serves as a deputy in the National Assembly, openly accuses the ruling Pastef party of hypocrisy regarding this rural […]
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara has unequivocally reiterated his commitment to steering Côte d’Ivoire towards an accelerated path of emergence. He has issued a powerful appeal to all vital national forces, urging their collective contribution to the realization of what he terms the “Greater Côte d’Ivoire.” This rallying cry, launched at the dawn of a new […]
During the fourth joint cooperation commission held on July 6, Chad and Egypt signed a memorandum of understanding allowing three Egyptian airlines to operate flights to N’Djamena. The agreement encompasses two passenger carriers—whose names remain undisclosed—and one dedicated cargo operator. Official government statements highlight the initiative’s goal of fostering a robust air transport framework that […]
A formidable coalition comprising 43 distinct African civil society organizations has formally submitted an urgent appeal to both the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU). This collective action is directed against the recent constitutional amendments enacted in Togo, explicitly raising significant concerns regarding the governance under President Faure Gnassingbé’s […]
Japan has injected over $646 million into Cameroon’s economy since establishing the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) there in 2006. The announcement came during a high-level meeting in Yaoundé between Cameroon’s Minister of Economy, Planning, and Territorial Development, Alamine Ousmane Mey, and JICA Vice President Ando Naoki. The gathering marked two decades of JICA and […]
Drc: fifteen detainees moved to m23, a crucial step in peace efforts Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. The recent transfer of fifteen detainees to the AFC/M23 in the Democratic Republic of Congo represents a significant development, far from an isolated gesture. This operation follows a confidential protocol signed four […]
In response to the surge of migrants crossing from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave, Moroccan authorities have confirmed their readiness to facilitate the return of unaccompanied minors. Rabat has made it clear that while it stands prepared to assist in the repatriation of unaccompanied minors currently in Ceuta following the recent influx of tens of […]
On August 6, 2026, Tidjane Thiam, leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire – African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), delivered a pivotal message to the Nation. In his address, he lauded President Alassane Ouattara’s decisive actions aimed at easing the political climate within Côte d’Ivoire. Thiam unequivocally recognized these efforts as crucial steps towards political […]
Morocco has expressed its readiness to collaborate on the repatriation of unaccompanied minors who remained in Ceuta following the significant influx of migrants in late July. Rabat, however, notes that the current procedures are hampered by legal and administrative constraints within Spain. Rabat urges cooperation with Madrid Morocco has declared its willingness to participate in […]
In the early hours of June 15, 2026, Gabon’s Société d’énergie et d’eau du Gabon (SEEG) faced one of the most severe cyber incidents ever recorded against a public utility in Central Africa. Nearly 95% of the company’s information systems collapsed overnight, prompting its leadership to describe the breach as a deliberate act of sabotage. […]